EDITS Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

edits

verb

present tense third-person singular of edit

as in reads

to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary

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as in adjusts

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook

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misadjusts

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Recent Examples of edits Fennell’s edits shrink the ensemble, and the remaining characters either lose some complexity or are totally changed from their depictions in the book. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026 Many of her thoughts, as well as her doodles, are published on her Substack, The Open Journal with Pamela Anderson, which her son Dylan Jagger Lee edits. —

Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026 Chuquimamani-Condori, the stalwart underground producer who makes up one half of Los Thuthanaka, has released a new suite of DJ E edits, taking on songs by the Bolivian singer, songwriter, and producer Luzmila Carpio. —

Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026 As such, he was focused on making new music, building his Wall Recordings label, playing shows around the world and, when events started again, and putting together the countless edits these performances require. —

Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026 The short-form videos — in which Benitah edits down hundreds of hours of testimonies to 12-18 minute videos — are tailored for young people who may have shorter attention spans. —

Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026 Many existing image edits, however, remain online. —

Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026 Thankfully, though, delight should arrive as your thoughtful edits blossom into shared success. —

Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026 Gary edits the footage and Chris handles the social media marketing. —

Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for edits

Verb

The flavor reads as fuller and more rounded, even without adding any extra ingredients.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
While the look reads glamorous or vintage, it’s not meant to connect to yesteryear’s femininity.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026